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An eight-run explosion in the fifth inning hoisted the Outer Banks Daredevils to a 13-2 win over the Virginia Beach Waves at TowneBank OBX Park on Thursday.

The Outer Banks Daredevils scored in the fifth on a walk by Ryan Creps (Cansisius College), a bases loaded walk by Adam Whitacre (Radford Univ.), a sacrifice fly by Chris Childress (Urbanna Univ.), a two-run double by Brent West (Urbanna Univ.), a two-run error, and an RBI single by Jay Golliday (Cambell Univ.).

Ryan Creps (Cansisius College) did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Daredevils, reaching base four times. He scored three runs and had one RBI and Jay Golliday (Cambell Univ.) continued his hot streak at the plate, going 3 – 3, with a run scored and an RBI. Josh Brooks (East Carolina Univ.) got the win for the Daredevils. He allowed one run over five innings. Brooks struck out two, walked four and gave up three hits.

Mitch Malherbe (Rose State) ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He allowed five runs (four earned) in four innings, walking three and striking out three. The Waves offense was led by Julian Guiterrez (Milliken Univ.) who went 2 for 5 at the plate.

The Outer Banks Daredevils went up for good in the first, scoring four runs on a fielder’s choice and a sacrifice fly by West, and never relinquished the lead.

Tyler Mitchell (North Greenville Univ) got it done on the mound on the way to a win. He tossed one-third of an inning of shutout ball. He struck out none, walked one and surrendered one hit.

Colby Rudis (Frederick CC) couldn’t get it done on the hill for Outer Banks Daredevils, taking a loss. He lasted just three innings, walked three, struck out one, and allowed four runs.

In the top of the first, Suffolk Fightin Crabs grabbed the early lead, 1-0. A single by Jaden Cleland (Cedarville Univ), bringing home Tommy Haas (Univ. of Ark-Pine Bluff) started the inning off. The Fightin Crabs matched its one-run fifth inning with one more in the eighth. In the fifth, Suffolk Fightin Crabs scored on an RBI single by Haas, plating Shane Olmstead (Greenville College).

Despite a ninth inning rally by the Daredevils, who scored 3 in the frame to force extra innings, the Daredevils were unable to hold the Fightin’ Crabs, who went up for good in the tenth, scoring three runs on an error, a sacrifice fly by Corey Andrade (Anna Maria), and an RBI single by James Dockery (Methodist Univ).

Jay Golliday‘s (Campbell Univ) lead off triple to start the ninth inning in an 8 – 8 deadlock set up Brian Remaley‘s (Anne Arundel CC) walk off single to right field, giving the Outer Banks Daredevils a 9-8 victory over the Norfolk Bluefish at TowneBank OBX Park on Monday Night. The two teams combined for 17 runs and 19 hits, including six extra base hits. Jay Golliday was the Player of the Game with his three hit, 4 RBI performance.

Eamonn Collins (Tusculum College) got the win in relief for the Outer Banks Daredevils. Collins pitched six innings and allowed only 1 earned run, and starter Bailey Lipscomb (Chowan Univ) pitched 3 innings, giving up the mound in a 4 -4 tie game in the 4th inning.

Jake Thompson (William Jessup) took the loss for Norfolk Bluefish, despite his 4 1/3 innings of work, walking one, striking out five, and allowing only two runs. Eric Baumgart (Baldwin Wallace) got the start for the Bluefish, going 3 and 2/3 innings, with 4 H, 8 BB, 3 K, and 7 Runs, all earned, but with great support from his offense, still held an 8 – 7 lead.

The Norfolk Bluefish jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first. The Norfolk Bluefish attack began with a led off double from TJ Wardwell (Mt. Aloysius College), eventually scoring the first run of the game on a fielders choice by Jay Bowman (Fort Hays St. Univ). Calvin Holland (St. Michaels) was 3 – 4 at the plate and Matthew Koskinen (Baldwin Wallace) went 2 – 5 with a pair of RBI to help power the Bluefish offense.

The Outer Banks Daredevils scored three runs of its own in the first. scoring on a groundout by Chris Childress (Urbanna Univ) and a two-run single by Jay Golliday (Campbell Univ). Along with Golliday’s 3 – 4, 4 RBI performance, the Daredevils offensive attack included Ryan Creps (Cansius College) 2 – 4 night at the plate, scoring a pair of runs, and a total team contribution as 8 of the 9 batters getting hits and the other drawing 3 walks and scoring 2 runs, including Remaley’s walk off.

The two teams combined for 20 hits in the game. The teams traded runs for most of the contest, leading to seven lead changes in the game.

The Outer Banks Daredevils took the lead in the seventh inning when Jay Golliday (Campbell Univ) crossed the plate, and held on for the win.

Outer Banks Daredevils was led by Ryan Creps’s hitting. Ryan Creps (Canisius College) went 4-5, drove in one and scored two runs. He singled in the third, fourth, sixth, and seventh innings.

Colby Rudis (Frederick CC) recorded the win for Outer Banks Daredevils. He tossed 2 2/3 innings of shutout ball. He struck out five, walked none and surrendered two hits.

Corbin Townsend was charged with the loss. He lasted just 3 1/3 innings, walked five, struck out two, and allowed four runs.

Portsmouth Sea Monsters jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the second. The Sea Monsters’ threat began with a single by Angelo Hronis (Lock Haven Univ). Marques Lanier singled, bringing home Zack Clement (William Jessup Univ). Portsmouth Sea Monsters added more runs when Hronis scored on a walk by Givano Torres (Lock Haven Univ) and Lanier scored on an error.

After posting two runs in the third, Outer Banks Daredevils again scored two in the sixth. In the third, Outer Banks Daredevils scored on an RBI single by Chris Childress (Urbanna Univ), plating Ryan Creps (Canisius College).

The Outer Banks Daredevils answered Portsmouth Sea Monsters’ top inning with one run of its own in the fifth. The Outer Banks Daredevils scored on a wild pitch.

Outer Banks Daredevils tied the game in the sixth on a passed ball that scored Adam Whitacre (Radford Univ), who also made a great diving catch for the final out of the game.

Despite rain that put the field underwater, forcing the cancellation of our opening night game between the Greenbrier Knights and the Outer Banks Daredevils, the fans that braved the weather were rewarded with the chance to meet former MBL All-Star and batting champion Michael Cuddyer. We are very grateful for him taking time to join us at the ballpark, and despite the weather, Mr. Cuddyer stayed until every fan had a chance to meet him, get an autograph, picture, etc. Great Baseball Player, even Greater Person. Thank you Michael Cuddyer.

The Tidewater Collegiate Summer League and the Outer Banks Daredevils are excited to announce a very special guest, who will be joining us at the ballpark opening night to throw out our first pitch, Michael Cuddyer. After retiring this off season following an outstanding 15 year big league career, including two All-Star selections and the 2013 National League Batting Title, Michael continues to give back to his community and to the game he loves, and we are excited to have him joining us at TowneBank OBX Park for our Opening Night celebration. The gates will open at 6:00pm, and there will be a meet and greet opportunity for our fans prior to the start of the game. Come out and enjoy a great night of collegiate, summer league baseball as the Greenbrier Knights come to town to take on our home team Outer Banks Daredevils to kick off the 2016 season, and meet former Major League All Star and Batting Champ, Michael Cuddyer.

The Outer Banks Daredevils 2016 schedule has been released and is posted on the teams website under the Schedule tab. Opening Day will be June 6th, as the Greenbrier Knights will be coming to Kill Devil Hills, NC to take on our Outer Banks Daredevils. Gates will open at 6:00pm, and the first pitch will be 7:05pm. Make plans to join us at the ballpark and cheer on our home team. Go Daredevils!

Daredevils By The Numbers – 1997 – 2015

85 +Interns who have started their careers in broadcast, marketing and sports management

438 Games played in the OBX

3,942 Innings of great collegiate baseball action

1,500 + hours of quality family entertainment

8 Post Season Appearances

6 League Championship Series Appearances

4 League Championships

5,000 + baseballs that flew over outfield and foul fences to become souvenirs for our fans

250,000 + fans who have attended Daredevils baseball games

$80,000.00+ provided to Dare County Schools through field rental fees

$40,000.00+ raised for local charities at ballpark events

7,000 + hours of community service provided by Daredevils players and Interns

150 +corporate/association outings at the ballpark

50 +birthday parties held at the ballpark

1000 + local kids who have enjoyed Daredevils baseball camps and clinics

We are excited and looking forward to our 18th season of collegiate, summer baseball here in the Outer Banks, we hope you and your family will join us at the ballpark this summer for 2016 season of Daredevils baseball. Let’s Go Daredevils!!!!

The Outer Banks Daredevils will open the 2016 season at home on Monday night, June 6th. We hope all of our fans will make plans to join us for Opening Night, and throughout the season, for great collegiate summer baseball.

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Player registration is now open for the 2018 Season of the Tidewater Collegiate Summer Baseball League. Founded in 1946, the TSL will be celebrating our 70th season of summer baseball in the Virginia Beach area, and player registration is now open for the upcoming 2018 season. We will field 8 teams, play a 30 game […]

TIDEWATER COLLEGIATE SUMMER BASEBALL LEAGUE The TSL provides college baseball players the opportunity to participate in a highly competitive, well organized, collegiate, summer, baseball league during the summer months, and gain valuable playing experience after the college season has ended. Founded in 1946 and located in Virginia Beach, VA, we are one of the oldest Baseball […]

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